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X271 MGM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,763 mi
Last recorded134,763 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 MGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2015 134,763 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 129,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Oil leak

Rattle from catalytic convertors.

Rear differential has a minor oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 129,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Oil leak

Rattle from catalytic convertors.

Rear differential has a minor oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 124,671 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 124,567 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 117,631 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 117,461 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 112,597 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 108,322 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 102,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 96,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 87,360 miles

front wheel bearings some play

Pass 14 Sep 2005 77,375 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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X271 MGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X271 MGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X271 MGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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